Copywriter & Storytelling Volunteer

OpenGov Africa is a civic-tech initiative using open-source technology, data, and community collaboration to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen participation across Africa.

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and highly skilled Copywriter & Storytelling Volunteer who can transform complex governance & research information into clear, engaging, and relatable content.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the power of storytelling and can turn data, reports, and policy insights into simple, interesting, and easy to grasp narratives that resonate with audiences. The right person will know how to simplify complexity, maintain accuracy, and keep readers engaged from beginning to end.

You will work within the marketing, and communications teams to craft compelling content that helps explain governance issues, highlight insights, and encourage public understanding and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate research findings, governance data, and reports into clear, engaging, and relatable written content.
• Write compelling copy for social media, blog posts, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Develop storytelling-driven content that keeps audiences engaged and informed.
• Create design briefs that guide visual storytelling for graphics and infographics.
• Write scripts for short videos, explainers, and digital storytelling content.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing team members to align messaging with visuals.
• Help maintain a consistent tone and voice across OpenGov Africa’s communications.

Qualifications

• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills.
• Ability to break down complex topics into simple, understandable language.
• Experience writing for digital platforms such as blogs, newsletters, or social media.
• Ability to create structured design briefs for visual content.
• Experience writing scripts for videos or multimedia content is a strong advantage.
• Strong attention to clarity, tone, and audience engagement.

Think you’re a good fit? Please apply by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/gyymWVbEEpYMpd1M6

Preferred Skills

• Background or interest in governance, policy, civic engagement, or data storytelling.
• Experience working with research teams or technical subject matter.
• Familiarity with content strategy or editorial workflows.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience translating complex governance topics into accessible public narratives.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing civic-tech initiative focused on transparency and accountability in Africa.
• Collaboration with researchers, designers, and communications professionals.
• Professional references based on performance.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about storytelling and believe complex ideas should be accessible to everyone, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by filling out this form:

https://forms.gle/gyymWVbEEpYMpd1M6